Giovanna, a gentle 2-year-old black Labrador retriever and greyhound mix, is looking for a place to call home.

Ghost’s story: While the rescue can’t be positive about Ghost’s breed or breeds, they do know he’s a striking dog. He has had extensive training and is very smart. He walks nicely on leash and loves ...

Animal: Gronk, a 3-year-old, 83-pound, male Labrador retriever mix. Where: Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389 Requeza St., Encinitas. Open for adoptions from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day except Tuesday ...